Spec Sizes

Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Rogue · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length184.5 in
  • Height68.0 in – 68.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.4 in
  • Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,660 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Forester width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.5 in taller (68.3 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 38 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,519 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.1 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 182.1 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 38 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,519 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Rogue · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan RogueSubaru ForesterDifference
Length184.5 in182.1 in2.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in0.9 in
Height68.3 in67.8 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.5 in105.1 in1.4 in
Ground clearance8.1 in8.7 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,557 lb3,519 lb38 lb

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